RISING 8 TH GRADE REGISTRATION
REQUIRED CORE CLASSES (5) • ENGLISH 8 OR ENGLISH 8 HN • CIVICS OR CIVICS 8 HN • SCIENCE 8 OR SCIENCE 8 HN • PRE-ALGEBRA OR ALGEBRA 1/ ALG 1 HN GEOMETRY HN • HEALTH/PE
FULL YEAR ELECTIVE OPTIONS
FULL YEAR MUSIC COURSES Band Orchestra Chorus • • • Placements will be Placements will be Placements will be determined by auditions determined by auditions determined by in June. in June. auditions in June. Band Instruments Include: String Instruments Include: • • Woodwind Violin • • Brass Viola • • Percussion Cello Guitar (Semester) • Double Bass
FULL YEAR ART ELECTIVE OPTIONS Art Extensions • Successful Completion of one semester of Middle School Art • Drawing, paining, printmaking, and sculpture Advanced Theatre Arts Appreciation • Analyze and apply skills developed in the introductory course. Successful Completion of Theatre Arts in 7 th grade •
WORLD LANGUAGE- FULL YEAR FRENCH SPANISH • • French 1 Part B Spanish 1 Part B • • Successful completion of French Completion of Spanish A 1 (A) • • French 1 Spanish 1 • • French 2 Spanish 2 • • French Immersion 2 Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1 • • Successful completion French 1 Focus on reading, writing, and Immersion culture • Spanish for Fluent Speakers 2 Successful Completion of course = 1 High School Credit
SEMESTER ELECTIVES – ART Art Foundations • Explore a variety of art techniques and materials Computers in Art • Use computer technology and traditional art media to create original art 3D Art Exploration • Construct and form three-dimensional sculptures, ceramic objects, models, etc. • Completion of Art Foundations or Art Extensions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SnK8nbMvo8
SEMESTER ELECTIVES – TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS & IT Computer Solutions • Project based learning to teach practical computer skills Coding and Innovative Technology • #1- Students are introduced to coding and emerging technology through hands-on individual and small group projects. Students will learn introductory coding concepts through a variety of apps and interactive web sites (Computer Solutions is a prerequisite). • #2- Level 2 allows students to further develop their coding skills through hands-on individual and small group projects. Students will learn more advanced coding concepts through a variety of apps and interactive web sites (Coding #1 is a prerequisite for Coding #2).
SEMESTER ELECTIVES – TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS & IT Engineering Design & Modeling (Tech 1) • Explore how science, technology, engineering and math interact to create our technological society (structures and transportation systems) Engineering Simulation and Fabrication (Tech 2) Family and Consumer Science 8 • Project based instruction focusing on individual development, nutrition, apparel production, and career exploration.
SEMESTER ELECTIVES – PERFORMING ARTS Introduction to Theatre Arts • Appreciation of theatre and the ability to perform through an introduction to the basic concepts of acting, performing and teamwork. Theater Tech • Students develop an appreciation of technical theatre, including lighting, sound, scenery, costumes, and stage management. Students will develop skills in listening, collaborating, and discussing in group situations. Students will explore and design technical theatre elements. Guitar
NEXT STEPS: • JANUARY 30 TH- TURN IN COMPLETED COURSE SELECTION SHEET, WITH PARENT SIGNATURE, TO YOUR SCIENCE TEACHER. • FEBRUARY 3-7: INPUT COURSE SELECTIONS IN SIS DURING SCIENCE CLASS. • FEBRUARY 10-28: ACADEMIC ADVISING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR.
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